CONWAY, S.C. — In an exciting basketball matchup, Noah Amenhauser powered Coastal Carolina to an 80-74 victory over Georgia State on Wednesday night by delivering a stellar performance with 26 points.
Amenhauser didn’t just shine in scoring; he also made significant contributions on the boards with 10 rebounds, which proved crucial for the Chanticleers, who hold a 10-20 overall record and a 3-14 mark in the Sun Belt Conference.
Rasheed Jones provided solid support by scoring 20 points—hitting 6 of his 14 attempts, including 3 of 8 from beyond the arc, and remaining flawless at the free-throw line on all five of his shots. Joshua Meo also made a significant impact, scoring 16 points by making 6 of his 14 attempts from the floor and showing pinpoint accuracy on 4 of 4 three-pointers.
For Georgia State, Jelani Hamilton led the offensive efforts, tallying 25 points for the Panthers, who are now 13-17 overall and 8-9 in conference play. Zarigue Nutter chipped in with 14 points, while Nicholas McMullen added to the effort with 12 points and seven rebounds.
Looking ahead, both teams are set to wrap up their regular season campaigns on Friday. Coastal Carolina will compete on their home court against Old Dominion, while Georgia State will hit the road for a challenging game against Georgia Southern.
The teams will soon shift their focus to the conference tournament, which is scheduled to begin on Tuesday.
